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Behaviour T. has a depression. It is evidenced by decreased inability of the mood state as well as poor ability to identify triggers and respond to them properly. T. claims to be “sad” and acting “not like me.” T. noted that she no longer engages in or performs activities that...
In the system, the correct organization of the work of medical specialists is of particular importance. This is due to the fact that it can provide an increase in the quality of services provided and the level of patient satisfaction. Moreover, it significantly improves the activities of medical workers and...
The study involved patients suffering from cardiovascular disease and people at risk. Participants had access to an app with all the necessary information about the disease. Online health risk calculators, incentive emails, and monitoring of behavioral lifestyle targets were provided. The average follow-up period was about 12 months. The control...
Introduction When a floating dark spot appears in the eye, the cause is usually vitreous destruction. Such a condition requires urgent consultation with a specialist. Dark spots, flies, or threads in front of the eyes may indicate clouding of the vitreous body, possible pathology of the nervous or cardiovascular system,...
Introduction Hillsboro County Home Health Agency’s (HCHHA) main issue that is affecting the operation of this healthcare facility is the lack of teamwork between the nurses and physicians. Hence, insufficient collaboration has contributed to poor quality of care and safety being provided to the patients. Need to Solve the Issue...
Introduction This case study shows an example of a young woman, Janet, who survived an accident in which her husband died. Although Janet survived the accident, the doctor found that she had suffered a severe head injury, and the prognosis for the woman was poor. Moreover, the patient has been...
Introduction Substance use disorder during pregnancy is a significant public health concern that puts mothers’ and infants’ lives and well-being at risk. According to Peltier et al. (2022), women with previous mental health issues are at a higher risk of experiencing substance use disorder. Therefore, healthcare professionals should implement evidence-based...
Introduction The YouTube blog “November 30 – Dopamine and Serotonin and Us” is dedicated to the topic of neurodiversity and the influence of neuromodulators on the human brain. One such neuromodulatory molecule released during a reward-giving action (for example, sex or food intake) is dopamine. Lauren Theresa McCarthy Debiak describes...
Introduction The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) basic qualifications include eight competencies. These basic competencies comprise a scientific basis for practice, systemic leadership, the use of analytics and information technology, health advocacy, prevention, and practice improvement (AACN, 2006). The current course is directly related to DNP essentials as it teaches...
Using a combination of qualitative and quantitative information is often considered to be the preferred approach because it allows for a more comprehensive understanding of a subject under study. Quantitative information provides numerical data and can be used to identify patterns and trends, while qualitative information offers insights into the...
Introduction In today’s society, diabetes mellitus remains a severe public health problem, destructively affecting the patient’s metabolic activity as well as reducing the quality of life. However, it is not so much the phenomenology of diabetes as a developmental pathology of the body that is the focus of this essay,...
Introduction The human body is designed to enjoy life and the actions performed. Our evolutionary biology ensures that everything necessary for survival makes people feel good. The balance of neurochemicals that have evolved over millennia has been disrupted by modern life, which has made people more prone to depression, anxiety,...
Evidenced Based Practice (EBP), as used in healthcare, refers to the approach employed by practitioners in health centers to determine the most current, better-quality research that can be used to inform their service delivery. Nurses make use of EBP guidelines when evaluating appropriate care choice for patients. When this happens,...
Introduction The article by Chanas et al. examines the impact of a locally implemented best-practice advisory (BPA) on the speed of an antibiotic response in patients with the risk of septic shock. In general, this program evaluates four vital signs of patients in surgical intensive care units (ICU) – temperature,...
The main goal of any healthcare system is to ensure the population’s health and ability to work through the availability and quality of medical care. Healthcare systems in the world differ significantly among themselves and contain many constituent elements. The quality of the health care system is a leading component...
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine led to the report “The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity” by collaborating to advise states on science and technology. The three fields work together to give objective, independent exploration and recommendations to the country and perform...
The topic of human sexuality is gaining more and more recognition and awareness in modern society. As individuals grow older, they form their own views on this topic. Of particular importance in the formation of these beliefs are upbringing and the society with which they interacted. As part of the...
In his dissertation, Adesanya, (2019) focused on Associations between healthcare utilization factors and diabetic retinopathy among adult African Americans. The second paragraph of the paper states: “Uncontrolled DM, irrespective of its type, can lead to macrovascular (large vessel) disease affecting the heart and arteries, and microvascular (small vessel) disease affecting...
Introduction Notification Date and Time On the morning of March 11, the Texas Department of Health (TDH) in Austin received a telephone call from a student at a university in south-central Texas. The student reported that he and his roommate, a fraternity brother, were suffering from nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea....
There is growing evidence indicating the importance of evidence-based practice within the healthcare system. In this case health providers are required to make treatment decisions based on recent research findings while supplementing it with their clinical experience. Spiritual care seeks to ensure that a patient’s spiritual needs are adequately addressed...
According to the speaker, even the most honest, truthful, and ethical person will find himself or herself in a full-blown ethical crisis at some time in their career; no one escapes it. This claim is not supported by any solid research yet it affirms this is bound to happen. One...
Advanced practice registered nurses is usually outlined by the Nurse Act of practice and overseen by Nursing Board. However, other rules and guidelines might affect practice, and other boards might be engaged. For example, midwifery nurses may be subject to public health or a Board of Midwifery in various jurisdictions....
The levels of evidence (LOE) are a classification system for the quality of scientific evidence. It assesses the strength of the evidence supporting a hypothesis or theory. There are seven levels of evidence: observational studies, randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental studies, correlational studies, experts’ opinions, clinical data, and case reports. Observational...
The evidence-based method that nursing staff is starting to embrace in several settings includes integrating research results into their choices and their engagements with patients. Within a clinical environment, it signifies that nurses are using research to guide their professional practices, improve the quality of care they provide, and better...
Introduction The human body changes naturally as a person grows old. People must understand the lifestyle choices that are related to the changes and the best preventive measures to overcome the natural changes. Middle adulthood is defined as being between the ages of forty to sixty-five, during which physical changes...
Employers are held accountable by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to ensure that their facilities are safe from the most significant dangers and follow the Act’s rules and regulations. Companies must establish or revise operating processes and convey them so that personnel meets safety and health regulations. Powder Cote...
The aging of the planetary population of human beings is a well-known fact for the public health institutions of most countries. Health professionals expect individuals with age-related diseases such as dementia to increase in the next few decades. Delgado et al. (2020) state that “dementia defines a group of conditions...
Introduction Individuals can figure out who, what, where, when, why, and how to do nursing by looking at the scope of nursing practice. These things must be discussed to understand professional health care. The “who” to do nursing is all the nurses worldwide who have finished their training, earned a...
For many years nurses and doctors have been working with patients and need to improve the quality of care. Due to the high level of patient care, there was a need to improve the quality of respect for the patient and the staff to increase their satisfaction and ease of...
Introduction This study aims to develop a support strategy for novice nurses working with young self-harming inmates. Working with self-harming young men affects the psychological stability of mental health nurses. No less importantly, self-harm is usually related to dual harm and increased potential of suicides in places of incarceration. The...
The medical community has long recognized the importance of implementing safe and effective policies and procedures to provide patients with the best care. In recent years, the medical community has turned to the aviation industry for inspiration, adopting many policies and procedures to improve patient safety and outcomes. This collaboration...
Overview of Guatemala Guatemala has a population of 16.3 million which makes it the most populated in Central Africa. The country still holds to many traditional beliefs regarding health and wellness. The women also had more responsibilities in taking care of the children. The people had traditional healers and curers...
Introduction Banner Health is a non-profit organization that was started on September 1, 1999, by merging Lutheran and Samaritans Health Systems. They offer nursing care, hospital care, laboratory, surgical and rehabilitation services. Besides, the organization provides health-related educational and community-based social services programs. It owns and leases nursing homes, clinics,...
Introduction Research conducted within an organization provides valuable information about the establishment’s operations. The case of Akron Children’s Hospital (ACH) demonstrates how a study’s findings can help in developing the positioning of the institution (Schindler, 2022). At the time of the research, ACH was experiencing trouble in differentiating itself as...
It is evident that certain physical, hormonal, and other biological differences exist between males and females, most of which are present during the lifespan. Beginning with the first developmental stages, girls and boys may face various functional, cognitive, skeletal, hormonal, and metabolic changes. It also generally means that they do...
Access to medical services is central to the quality of life. Nevertheless, barriers to getting the necessary care and interventions are persistent on a global scale, posing a challenge to humanity’s well-being. The inability to afford health coverage is among such hindrances that result in delayed treatment and poor health...
New and Interesting Information During my research on autism in this course, I was surprised to learn that autistic people often identify patterns that others may overlook or fail to identify. For instance, some children with autism have an innate ability to code software, understand complex systems and perform intricate...
Introduction Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) is a depressive condition affecting adolescents or children characterized by severe anger, irritability, and intense, frequent tantrums. Its symptoms surpass a child being moody as the children suffering from the condition experience extreme problems at school, home, and with peers, which warrants medical attention...
Virginia Mason Medical Center is a healthcare facility in Seattle, Washington. In 2000, the hospital was on the verge of collapse due to financial constraints, a demoralized workforce, and stiff competition from nearby facilities (Kaplan, 2020). The then CEO stepped down, and Dr. Gary Kaplan took over the center’s management....
Introduction In the article, “Nursing education challenges and solutions in Sub-Saharan Africa: an integrative review,” the authors sought to investigate the challenges of nursing education in sub-Saharan Africa and the solutions for improving nursing education. The authors note that the sub-Saharan region continuously reports an increased burden of communicable diseases...
Simulation refers to the representation of a system by another system to help organizations arrive at fundamental decisions at a reduced risk. Simulation is often applied to ensure a safe and controlled environment for healthcare staff to practice the required skills, attitude, and competence and gain confidence (Jeffries, 2022). During...
Introduction During almost 50 years of its existence, pharmacovigilance has evolved from the traditional supervision of adverse reactions to medicinal products to the safety of patients. Therefore, identifying, studying, and preventing side effects and negative consequences due to irrational treatment and mistakes has become even more urgent. As emphasized by...
Dr. Gary Kaplan is recognized as a remarkable healthcare leader. Dr. Kaplan took over as the CEO of Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC), a facility in Seattle, Washington, in 2000 (Kelendar, 2020). At the time, the hospital was collapsing following its financial and workforce challenges. VMMC had been a top...
The Goal The study’s primary goal is to examine the attitudes of citizens receiving mental health services toward spirituality. In many respects, this circumstance is determined due to the tendency to develop clients’ interests in religion and spirituality in the context of treating mental illness (Oxhandler et al., 2021). The...
Introduction Dehydration happens when a person loses more water than they take in. When an individual’s natural water intake is lowered, their body’s nutrients, salts, and glucose are thrown out of balance, influencing their biological functions. Dehydration is typically caused by inadequate fluid intake to restore what has been lost....
Introduction The development of a health education program is based on the particularities of the population selected as a target audience concerning the statistical indicators characterizing one of the health concerns this population encounters. According to Scarinci et al. (2012), developing a culturally sensitive intervention program should include intervention mapping...
The organizational structure of medical care in the United States is characterized by a decentralized healthcare management system with a division of powers between the federal center and the states. The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is represented as the federal executive body which implements and controls...
Dharani, B., & April, K. (2022). Understanding and reformulating mental models. In Innovative Leadership in Times of Compelling Changes (pp. 155-169). Springer, Cham. The book chapter aims to explore the ability of a human to form, understand and reformulate mental models throughout life. The method used in the chapter is...
Osteoporosis is a medical condition that makes bones weak, culminating to their brittleness. Osteomalacia also called “soft bone,” is a medical condition where bones become brittle; it is mostly associated with a deficiency of Vitamin D and is common in kids and pregnant women alike. (Bullock et al., 2018). Rheumatoid...
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is a governmental organization that protects the rights of people with adverse social determinants of health. This institution prepares annual reports where various aspects of disparities in providing healthcare for different types of populations are described. This information is important as it allows...
Background The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), formerly known as the San Francisco Health Department, comprises several sections that serve the city of San Francisco. The mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health is to safeguard and improve the health of all San Franciscans. The San...
Introduction Optimism is regarded as one of the best treatments for illnesses and life difficulties. People with this characteristic feel happier and can overcome stressful situations efficiently. In addition, optimism positively impacts people’s mental and physical health and can reduce the number of diseases a person might face or the...
Introduction Nursing homes have been one of the most critical places the older generation tends to spend the rest of their lives. During this developmental stage, care is given to people who need a certain level of medical attention that cannot be fulfilled through home care settings. In the US,...
Introduction The current Covid-19 response has been a slow, painful process, and the lack of information from officials only makes it worse. The spread of COVID-19 has affected all facets of life for people, whether they are in their homes or crowded shelters. The universal character of the problem and...
McDonald’s is the largest provider of food services worldwide. It is one of the well-known and reputable companies in the world, with a multi-level marketing campaign, a global infrastructure, and competence in restaurants, among many other fields. McDonald’s has transformed the food sector over time, which has had an impact...
Introduction The conclusions in medical research should always be based on primary sources since they usually contain verified information on which clinical practice and, as a result, patients’ health depends. Discussion The broadest range of data is provided by reports from major international medical organizations, which contain a brief selection...
Introduction Adolescence is a life stage that precedes reaching psychological maturity and social independence. For that reason, it involves the risks of extreme reactions to negative experiences, including impulsive decisions to end one’s life. Adolescent suicide research sheds light on eight signs pointing to suicide risks, depression/relationship issues as the...
Introduction Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the human central nervous system. As a neurodegenerative disease, this condition is characterized by demyelination inflammation. A McGinley (2021) study shows that multiple sclerosis affects at least 900,000 Americans, mostly young adults. In addition, they found that the main complications of...
Introduction The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community is a diverse group that has continued to increase over the past years. Despite their continuous global growth, these members face a standard set of challenges within the healthcare system. LGBT persons are more likely to experience poor health than heterosexual...
Sexually transmitted diseases are among the fatal illnesses that necessitate medical treatment. STDs, such as HIV, cannot be cured, so prevention is essential for controlling the disease. As a result, the government ensures that its citizens are protected from sexual infections. People should have easy access to safe and effective...
Initially, I already understood that it was important for nurses to communicate with patients to create a more favorable environment for recovery. Moreover, this was confirmed by many articles I studied and my personal experience communicating with medical staff. All of them proved that communication is necessary for nurses to...
Introduction A person’s health condition can impact various aspects of life. HRA (Health Risk Assessment) report provided by CoreInsights (2016) suggests that the examined employee population may benefit from a wellness program. In particular, 67.3% of the assessed individuals have weight troubles, 51.7% have insufficient nutrition, and 44.3% have 44.3%...
Introduction Nursing involves a variety of responsibilities, that are crucial to help patients heal. While caring about the registrants, it is important to stay alert; thus, no mistake is overlooked. Prevention of possible medication errors or reporting already committed ones is an ethical duty of any nurse, since such inaccuracy...
The Indigenous Plant Diva video is a brief documentary investigating the utilization of indigenous plants traditionally used in medical care. In this movie, Lisa Weasel Moccasin, a traditional plant diva who promotes using indigenous plants in alternative medical practices, is seen. She emphasizes the significance of combining traditional indigenous knowledge...
Introduction Obesity, hypertension, bleeding, malnutrition, and mental health issues are some of the common problems a woman may face during and after pregnancy. Unfortunately, some women cannot carry their pregnancies to term and may experience miscarriage or fetal loss. Because giving birth is a matter of life and death for...
Care Access Inadequate prenatal care affects obstetric outcomes Poor obstetric outcomes are linked to inadequate prenatal care. Individuals with a lower socioeconomic level (SES) tend to obtain prenatal treatment less often and have a greater risk of obstetric problems. Low SES affects care access in pregnant women and increases the...
Humanity has repeatedly faced various epidemics and pandemics throughout its existence. Poor nutrition, unsanitary conditions and a low level of medicine led to the rapid spread of terrible diseases, such as smallpox, cholera, and typhus, which claimed more than one million lives. Today, thanks to the development of medicine and...
Introduction One should recognize that PTSD and PTG are widespread diseases that often affect former soldiers from ethnic minorities. According to Fogle et al. (2020, p. 12), these combat veterans are more likely to have disabilities and positive screening results for PTSD. As practice shows, such severe mental illness affects...
Introduction Medication used to manage critical care patients primarily focuses on extending life. Like in the case of Alan, the treatment was not of much importance, resulting in systemic failure. The decision to end a patient’s life is not easy and should not be made by the care provider. The...
Using coercive and restrictive measures towards agitated mentally ill patients worsens the condition. The primary restrictive measures are forceful restriction and involuntary medication. The use of restrictive techniques in mental health settings is a common and deeply rooted culture in many mental health centers. The practices have proven problematic because...
Introduction Food deserts are regions where there are no grocery stores within easy driving distance, restricting or eliminating residents’ access to affordable, healthful food options, particularly fresh fruits and vegetables. For instance, 2.3 million people live more than one mile distant from a supermarket and do not own a car,...
Overview Demographic Information The patient is a female American aged 24 years. Among the significant diseases there is chronic gastritis, which rarely affects the patient’s well-being as she tries to stick to a diet. Relevant Health Information Among the dietary restrictions, there are those that the patient herself realized during...
Introduction. Definition of healthcare quality, healthcare safety, high reliability and just culture Quality of health care is the extent to whereby health care services improve the probability of anticipated health results. Healthcare safety encompasses the patient’s well-being and involves healthcare practices in response to the unpredictability of healthcare systems and...
Introduction The source is a podcast from The American Public Health Association. The podcast’s title is “Katrina, Flint, COVID-19, the root changes public health needs.” The date of the podcast episode is October 2020, and the speakers were Joe Kanter, Bob Kim-Farley, Wendy Parmet, and Alfredo Morabia. The three issues...
Introduction As the world’s population grows, the number of people in late adulthood inevitably increases. Moreover, their percentage of the whole of humanity is increasing as the quality of life and medicine improves. However, several life-complicating illnesses prevent seniors from enjoying their retirement years at their actual value. One such...
Professional Nurse’s Role in Health Policy In an increasingly changing healthcare industry, nurses represent a major group of the workforce providing primary and specialized care to millions of people. In the performance of their duties, nurses are affected by among other things, the policies that have been adopted by local,...
The Canadian sociocultural environment is famously diverse, each community being represented by a range of sociocultural groups and ethnicities. Among these, Inuit constitute a small yet essential part, being representatives of a set of indigenous cultures bound by belonging to the same environment of Arctic and Subarctic regions (Smylie et...
Child abuse is defined as any act or failure to act by a parent or caregiver that results in harm, the potential for harm to a child, and such abuses can take different forms. On the other hand, elder abuse is when a caregiver or another person abuses, neglects or...
The media is one of the most powerful tools in information dissemination. The different forms of media have played crucial roles in influencing public knowledge and perception regarding health information and literacy. Unfortunately, the media has negatively influenced the public’s perception of mental health. Movies and television shows portray psychotic...
Introduction Congestive heart failure (CHF), often called heart failure, is when the heart becomes weak and cannot maintain blood flow properly. As a result, the blood supply to the body’s tissues decreases, reducing strength and endurance. In addition, when blood circulation is poor, the kidneys cannot eliminate water, salts, and...
Adolescence is among several life stages, which is not childhood but not yet close to adulthood. It can be characterized as the transformational moment in an individual’s life, which involves changes in both physical and mental states. While many people might understand such a transition and be respectful to young...
Introduction Most emergency rooms (ERs) in the US are in a quandary. They are witnessing a high number of patients which explains why issues of delays and diversions are more common. According to Moskop et al. (2019), most of the emergency rooms are overloaded beyond the required capacities. The authors...
Optimizing maternal and infant health outcomes and the overall delivery experience while minimizing interference is a healthcare matter. The incidence rates and advantages of giving birth in various environments and the danger of medical interventions, have been the subject of intense discussion in recent decades as a result of this...
Introduction During the treatment of a patient, sometimes the practitioners’ actions deviate from the required medical norms causing a significant injury to the sick individual. For instance, when performing a diagnosis, a physician may fail to correctly identify the patient’s condition leading to wrong disease management. In most cases, the...
Introduction The interest in gerontological problems in surgery is justified by socio-economic and demographic problems. As the population ages, the number of people in need of surgical care increases. The majority of elderly patients are admitted to the hospital as an emergency and their early and late postoperative periods have...
Introduction A nurse must have a clear understanding of the standards of care and base the practical approach on evidence from scientific research. Practical success should be shaped by medical personnel’s broad knowledge of reliable theoretical literature. To form an evidence-based approach, the nurse must critically evaluate and analyse scientific...
To reduce the risks of errors, clinics improve the quality and safety of medical activities and the efficiency of workers. They carry out internal quality control of medical care, management system audits, and financial audits. They analyze whether the clinic meets the requirements for activities, legislation, regulations, and requirements, standards,...
Purpose of the Study The work of nurses includes significant stressors, and the development of resilience helps them cope and effectively perform work duties. Leng et al. (2020) note that the issue of resilience development has attracted more attention in the United States than in China. Therefore, the study set...
Food is one of the main sources of energy for the human body. However, bacteria that can be found in food can cause serious health problems. Acquiring knowledge of these threats to the body is critical. This information includes information on disease signs and symptoms, kitchen practices in a foodborne...
In the case under analysis, the patient is a 45-year-old male complaining of severe pain bouts in his left flank region and fresh blood in the urine. His diagnosis is urinary calculi, also known as nephrolithiasis or kidney stones. The main factors responsible for developing this condition include a bad...
Introduction Access to health care services should be every citizen’s right in the United States. Affordability promotes the timely prevention of treatable and mild infections, which can be fatal if left unaddressed. Health insurance is a common concept within the United States and other systems across the globe, which promotes...
Introduction The problem of the mental state of the police was relevant even before the COVID-19 pandemic. More than 70% of employees in this area reported symptoms of stress, depression, and anxiety on each item due to the nature of the profession (Auditor General of Canada, 2017). Over time, the...
Introduction Providing for patient safety should be the long-term goal of any healthcare organization. In order to provide high-quality treatment, patient safety is essential. It is necessary to provide high-quality services to avoid and minimize patient risks, errors, and damage. To ensure that patient safety precautions are successfully implemented, it...
I am writing this letter to you to bring your attention to the need to overturn the legislation and policies that govern the fight against full practice authority for Advanced Practice nurses within the state. This includes the problem of a shortage or overabundance of patients per nurse and the...
Introduction There are many challenges that the Northport Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) faces. One challenge is that despite the numerous efforts, campaigns, and funding, many military veterans are still homeless or in the process of becoming homeless. Another challenge is that there is inadequate support available for veterans once...
People often asked whether leaders are born or made has been frequently asked. Research shows one out of three leaders is born a leader. Leadership is defined as the effective direction, leadership, or influence of an organization or a group of people (Rabiul et al., 2021). Effective leadership relies on...
The presentation about medication errors was introduced to new nurses and nursing students at the progressive care unit of the local hospital in Dallas. The information was delivered several days ago with several purposes – to share the main facts about the chosen topic, promote a discussion, and check the...
Michael Pollan takes on a journey to prepare food in which he collects the ingredients through hunting and gathering. By doing so, he looks if the methods he used in collecting ingredients are conceivable in the modern era while writing down his experience. This experimental work states that the omnivore’s...
A nurse must take into account all aspects of the recommended for the patient treatment. In the case of prescribing recommendations regarding drugs for weight loss, it is necessary, first of all, to use the evidence base for understanding the effectiveness of drugs. It is important to know the side...
Introduction The case study analysis a female patient with hypotension and Alzheimer’s disease who recently suffered a fall. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) code 2018 and Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018 require nurse-patient confidentiality. Therefore, in the analysis of this case, I will refer to the female patient as...
Research in the field of neurophysiology has led to the conclusion that during learning, plastic changes occur in the neural network of the brain. More precisely, a unique property of the brain is neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to change as a result of experience and to...
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)-A prepared nurse plays an important role in ensuring patients receive high-quality and safe care. Similarly, DNP-prepared nurses are directly involved in improving the healthcare system – they provide a link between health policy and practice. Beeber et al. (2019) observe that hiring practicing DNPs is...
The realm of psychology is diverse and involves a number of disorders, their causes and consequences, along with a potential course of treatment. While many psychological disorders are quite well-known, such as narcissism, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder, other conditions might be heard of but are not necessarily analyzed by many;...
The DNP stands for Doctor of Nursing Practice and is the highest nursing degree obtainable and equips nurses for tasks outside of direct patient care that focuses on systems or clinical practice. After completing the required qualifications, nurses from DNP programs can work in clinical settings or leadership positions. This...
Introduction The consequences of drug use on the well-being of pregnant women and their unborn babies is a social problem, as experts in this sector are committed to promoting maternal and newborn health. One method of giving pregnant women financial support so they may receive rehabilitation treatments that reduce the...
Introduction Lois, a patient in the last stages of breast cancer, was recently admitted into a hospice program. Once a patient enters hospice care, curative treatments are typically no longer given. He was glad to have a hospice nurse come into their home and help with the care of his...
The focus of the Policy Standard in China’s Healthcare System China’s recent healthcare reforms have primarily benefited both rural and urban citizens. China offers government-funded basic health insurance, which has aided the nation’s almost complete inclusiveness. Urban workers must enroll in an employment program primarily funded by tax payments that...
PICO Question In hospitalized ICU patients (P), does the use of chlorhexidine caps (I) have a lower infection rate (O) compared to those that do not use chlorhexidine caps (C) on central lines ports? Plan I plan to test the efficacy of the chlorhexidine disinfectant cap in ICU patients I...
Introduction The Affordable Care Act (ACA) had a tremendous effect on the U.S. healthcare system. There are several key changes to the principles on which one’s eligibility for Medicaid coverage is established. The focus shifted toward covering vulnerable portions of the U.S. population, allowing low-income adults without children to receive...
Introduction Health care often focuses on the treatment of patients with acute conditions, while little attention is paid to the management of chronic diseases. Patients with chronic conditions may experience inequities in quality of care without adequate long-term therapy. The gap in the quality of care affects patients with chronic...
Introduction Burnout syndrome is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that develops as a result of chronic stress in the workplace; it is a psychological defense mechanism in the form of a complete or partial exclusion of emotions in response to selected psycho-traumatic effects. One of the first...
Introduction Nurses play an important role when it comes to promoting public health. Initially, the focus of health promotion was exclusively on disease prevention and changing the behavior of individuals. However, their role is more complex and, as such, requires that they strive to serve as a nursing political advocate....
Lipids are organic compounds that are present in most living organisms. Alcohols and bile acids represent simple lipids, and the molecule of complex lipids includes various compounds and atoms. Lipids are essential to humans. They are present in food, found in medicines, and are actively used in various industrial sectors....
Infographic Analysis I chose this organizational pattern to help people understand the concepts of anxiety and depression about COVID-19. The concepts of suffering from depression and anxiety is a global phenomenon that has increased due to COVID-19. According to Markel & Selber (2018) about 5% of adult populations worldwide experience...
The rapid development of technology should first be introduced into the most critical areas of science and infrastructure. Introducing IT in the healthcare sector can improve quality and significantly speed up work. However, the benefits are not limited to stakeholders solely on the part of employees and patients interacting with...
Introduction Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is malignant that arises from the nasopharynx epithelium. The nasopharynx is situated near the eustachian tubes at the back of the nose. The symptoms of NPC include an enlarged lymph node in the neck, bleeding from the mouth or nose, hearing loss, and difficulty breathing through...
Introduction Modern technologies are presently guiding stakeholders in the healthcare sector to improve the quality of care available to more patients. Innovation has become an evidence-based strategy for identifying challenges and addressing them from an informed perspective. The use of scientific developments and innovations could result in superior models for...
Diet is one of the critical aspects of any disease’s treatment. Consumption of correct products with specific qualities is critical. It will help the body to struggle and provide it with the necessary nutrients. At the same time, avoiding harmful products is vital for treatment. Thus, for hepatitis, a healthy...
Introduction/Background The current research paper focuses on the connection between smoking and assessing the negative impact of this activity on health. Smoking is a significant behavior that contributes to harmful outcomes. In the United States, over 480,000 people die because of smoking annually (New York Department of Health, 2022). In...
Introduction Physical exercise significantly affects the management and prevention of diabetes, together with the overall health of individuals. Physical exercise includes activities that maintain the body’s general well-being and physical and mental state. Exercise significantly impacts glucose levels within the body, reducing risk factors such as cardiovascular and preventing and...
Introduction The various family structures today need to be recognized and studied to understand better the strengths and weaknesses associated with each. That is the only way to help all families live healthy and productive lives. Studying the health risks of individual families allows solving the problems of different population...
Post-traumatic arthritis is among the most often recorded kind of ankle arthritis. Inflammation, soreness, and a loss of movement and flexibility are all symptoms of the incapacitating illness known as ankle arthritis (Clough et al. 1353). An efficient option to reduce the discomfort of ankle arthrodesis and to obtain proper...
Working as a volunteer dealing with infants asserts a certain degree of service to the setting that is inspirational. The well-being and growth of a toddler later in life are greatly influenced by their early years. The rapid rate of brain development, beginning before delivery and lasting throughout early childhood,...
Introduction Merck launched Vioxx in 1999 as a substitute for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications to manage osteoarthritis pain. After research found an elevated risk of major cardiovascular events, including stroke and heart attack, five years later, Merck withdrew Vioxx, one of the best-selling painkillers internationally, from the market. Nevertheless, there had...
Introduction In the nursing field, answering research questions and papers requires an evidence-based approach framework that is generated from an adequately structured PICO(T) question. A PICO(T) framework is a helpful approach stemming from the aspects of a clinical research study- Patient or population, intervention, comparison, and outcome. In some instances,...
Introduction It might be challenging at times to determine the credibility of resources, especially those from online sources. Nurses providing frontline care have an obligation to stay informed about changes in patient safety practices in their field. In order to provide the best possible evidence, evidence based practice relies on...
Nursing Informatics Poor management of patient information has detrimental health consequences since it results in the prevalence of misdiagnosis, delayed treatment, and high medical costs. Nursing informatics is a subspecialty that incorporates many data management procedures into medical care (HIMSS, 2020). The discipline supporting this healthcare strategy involves identifying, processing,...
Introduction Gibbs’s reflective cycle is an important element of nursing practice, as it allows them to improve their practice, find strong and weak sides, and fix them. Therefore, I will use it to reflect on my practice, describe and evaluate it, to understand how I can improve it. Lack of...
This paper will analyze the organization called Thrived Skilled Pediatric Care. First, the organization will be introduced and explored in terms of its mission, philosophy, and administrative structure. Second, the strengths and limitations of the organization will be examined. Third, the paper will describe the organization’s nursing care delivery system....
Introduction This week we dedicated our time to the discussion of various barriers to health, including structural, systemic, and societal forces that may prevent people from accessing healthcare or achieving best health and well-being. All submitted posts examine these barriers in detail, with the majority focusing on societal and structural...
Introduction Working with pediatric patients and their families is an incredibly challenging undertaking. Children and their parents may experience a variety of barriers to health, including, as you noted, structural and societal ones. This post discusses these barriers in detail and addresses how medical professionals caring for patients in a...
Introduction Healthcare institutions’ mandate is that of providing health services to patients. For this to be successful, it requires funds that normally come in reimbursement. Reimbursement mostly comes from third parties, insurance, and government medical cover such as Medicare. For reimbursement to be facilitated, billing needs to be done, tallying...
Introduction Individuals at risk for developing type 2 diabetes are provided with helpful dietary and lifestyle recommendations by nurses. The study of the health benefits of low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets has advanced in nutrition science today. However, limited data compares the effectiveness of ketogenic diets and insulin for weight management....
The intended topic of my future project explores the potential effects of various acids on teeth: in particular, I would like to determine whether they are generally positive or negative for dental enamel. In doing this project, I will need to ensure full compliance with the outcomes of the CHEM301...
Introduction Human reproductive disease is caused by infections, tumors, genetic or congenital disabilities, and weight changes. In addition, women may be concerned about the long-term consequences of using contraception, such as infertility and problems during childbirth. The placenta can be affected during pregnancy by the following issues: placenta previa and...
Introduction The nursing field is evolving rapidly, and new insights and conventions emerge to enhance care every day. However, nursing practice is intensive, and often many practitioners do not have adequate time to discover these developments. Discussion Nursing ethics of utilitarianism mandate that nurses disseminate and discuss research findings because...
It is important to note that healthcare and delivery of health services not only requires competent healthcare professionals but appropriate and efficient management of resources as well. Phone triage is a process of ensuring that a patient receives the care he or she needs in a prompt, timely, and organized...
The industrial revolution period, which was defined by massive technological advancement, changed the nature of work, mainly in the United States. The core elements that spurred industrial growth in America in the early 19th century included pro-business government policies, availability of workforce, technological advances (new patents), and abundant natural resources...
Angel will meet with a clinical provider who will discuss with him about his alcohol and/or substance usage patterns, his medical history, mental health disorders and legal issues. From these assessments done, the clinical provider will make a summary of the main problems that brought Angel in for medication or...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the nervous system’s disorders whose cause is unknown but dangerous for human survival. The disorder’s symptoms manifest themselves in various forms, and emergency medical attention is crucial. Susanna McLeod in her article, “Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Flare Up and Abate Unpredictably; What Might I expect?”...
It is important to point out that obesity is a complex and intricate disease that is associated with a host of different metabolic illnesses. Obesity is a high accumulation of adipose tissue or fat within a person’s body. The given health problem can be categorized as an epidemic of massive...
The key to success in the age of disruption is effective leadership, which is value-driven rather than bottom-line-oriented. The need for leadership is more than ever in the age of disruption. Strong leadership is directing companies that are successful in navigating digital advancements (Chng et al., 2018). With the help...
Teenage pregnancy, abortion, marriage, and parenthood are real, difficult experiences many families must endure across cultures. Despite the permanent consequences of uneducated sexual behavior, dozens of teenagers unknowingly make the same mistakes daily. These unfortunate occurrences are partially due to a lack of proper sexual education. This issue only grows...
Developing a plan to minimize all hazards in the workplace is not easy. All employers face potential emergencies. Having a contingency plan for unexpected disasters is one of the best ways employers can protect their jobs from fatal accidents. An Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is a document required by some...
Introduction Legal laws and indigenous laws exist to guide interactions between different parties, and they can best be understood through social-legal studies. The role of legal and indigenous laws is evident through settler colonialism and treaties that helped to dictate relationships during the period. The socio-legal study is a field...
As a summary of the patient’s psychosocial interview, emphasis can be placed on the point that he is not a classic case of an elderly care client. John prefers to act independently, has an excellent psychological and physiological condition, and seeks medical help only when necessary. The results of the...
Thapar, Anita. “Discoveries on the genetics of ADHD in the 21st century: new findings and their implications.” American Journal of Psychiatry vol. 175, no. 10, 2018, pp. 943-950. Web. The main purpose of the article is to explore genetic findings on ADHD and consider their impact on clinical practice. The...
The number of patients is rising on the state and national level annually. The reason behind this tendency is an increase in the level of aging population, chronic medical diseases and overall lifespan of the US population. As a consequence, there is a tremendous shortage in practitioners and physicians throughout...
Humanity continues to fight cancer, trying to prevent people’s deaths. From 1991 to 2018, the cancer death rate in the United States decreased by more than thirty percent (Lin, 2022). However, cancer prevention and treatment are currently in a state where having health insurance is vital for patients. Even though...
Introduction Getting older is an essential part of our lives as it also involves changes in all realms of life, from mental, physical, emotional, and social health. Some of these changes are unfavorable, whereas others are viewed as positive. The only challenge is to maximize the positive parts as people...
